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How to Cite an Email in AIP (current)

Learn how to cite emails, letters, and personal communications in AIP format (current). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.

AIP Reference List Format

Here is the standard AIP format for citing an email in your reference list:

AIP Example for an Email

A complete AIP reference for an email, formatted by the official AIP CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:

1 H. Delacroix, “Re: Draft chapter feedback,” (2024).

Matching in-text citation: 1

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your email.
  2. Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the AIP (current) template shown above.
  3. Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
  4. Add to your reference list: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
  5. Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match AIP requirements.

Evidence and review notes

Worked examples are generated by citeproc from the published CSL definition, not written by a language model.

CSL style record: aip.csl

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cite an email in AIP?
To cite an email in AIP (current), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.
What is the AIP format for an email citation?
The AIP format for an email is: 1 H. Delacroix, “Re: Draft chapter feedback,” (2024).
What does the in-text citation look like for an email in AIP?
In AIP, the in-text citation for the example above is 1

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